S’MAAK – The Sevens ‘giant’ of Schiedam

Schiedam

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Netherlands

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Client

Blauwhoed

Project

12.700m2 GFA, 77 apartments, 2.000m2 office space, 300m2 retail, 40 parking places

Stages

2019 competition win
2020 concept design
2021 detailed design
2022 planning application

Team

Evert Dorresteijn, Emiel Koole, Jochem Kolthof, Andrea Bit, Nazar Gresko, Gjalt Reitsma
STADS architecten (collaborating architect)
Bouwgroep Moonen (contractor)

Awards

We changed

The Kop van de Singel, formerly just a parking and play area, is being transformed into a vibrant, welcoming entrance to Schiedam. The area is evolving from underutilized space into a mixed-use, multifunctional hub blending residential, retail, office, and cultural functions. Our design pays tribute to Schiedam’s heritage by referencing the iconic windmills in the new building’s architectural form.

Transformation

+ S’MAAK’s volume, with its sloped and jagged rooflines, dynamic façade, and varied residential layouts, creates a visually engaging and functionally rich building.
+ Incorporates housing, retail, office space, parking, and public-facing cultural programs (like galleries and restaurants) to create a layered and continuous experience for users.
+ The inclusion of townhouses, large balconies, roof terraces, and community-facing programs aims to encourage social interaction and urban living.

Climate

+ The residential units feature generous outdoor spaces—balconies, roof terraces, and garden views—which promote passive cooling, ventilation, and access to greenery.
+ Open facades and deep-set windows not only enrich the architectural quality but also improve energy efficiency.

Collaboration

+ The project is a collaboration between Blauwhoed (developer), Stats Architecten (architect), and Bouwgroep Moonen (construction), showing a collective vision.
+ The architects and developers worked closely to incorporate cultural storytelling (windmills, local identity) into the design, creating a contemporary yet respectful dialogue with the city’s past.

S’MAAK – The Sevens ‘giant’ of Schiedam

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